THE fight to save Wrexham Football Club has been taken to the Welsh Assembly Cabinet.

Sports Minister Alan Pugh will meet with AM Karen Sinclair, Wrexham MP Ian Lucas and council leader Neil Rogers to discuss the campaign to see if the Assembly Government can help protect the Racecourse from any development plans.

The politicians, through their mutual support for the club as fans, have been drawn into the battle by WINS, the Wrexham Independent Supporters Trust, which is hoping to buy the club off current owner Alex Hamilton.

The politicians are looking for ways to protect the ground from becoming a housing estate and keeping the club in the town.

At a recent meeting it was mooted that Mr Hamilton may wish to move Wrexham to the Halton Stadium in Widnes, home to Widnes Vikings Rugby League team and Runcorn FC, although the Vikings say they have not been approached.

Mr Lucas said: 'I am delighted the Minister has responded so urgently and that we are meeting so quickly.

'This is a very important meeting for Wrexham Football Club and for our town. I know Alun Pugh is taking a keen interest in what is happening at the club.

'I want to impress on him in person just how important this is. We want to discuss how the Assembly can offer practical support to fans who are determined to save our club. The fans have done a fantastic job in pulling together and putting forward a united front. I am determined to give them all the help I possibly can.'

Speaking from the National Assembly, Alun Pugh said: 'As sports minister I want to ensure this top quality international venue is maintained and the public investment in the Racecourse is not put at risk.'